The Secret Life of Clouds - (Stars of Nature) by Moira Butterfield (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Follow Casper the cloud on his journey to discover the stories and secrets of the wonderful world of weather. Up, up, and away we go! Did you know that some plants and animals drink fog, or that Earth is the only planet we know of that has rainbows? Explore magical weather stories from around the world and learn about cloud forests, whirling winds, raindrops, and thunderstorms in this enchanting guide to weather"--

Book Synopsis

Inspire the next generation to look after the world around them with The Secret Life of Clouds, a collection of delightful stories, and engaging facts.

Let Casper, a fluffy cumulus cloud, lead you through this beautiful first guide to the weather. Learn about the secrets of the weather happening all around us every day, from rainy plains, foggy deserts, and cloudy forests. Meet fog-drinking beetles, sparkly sundogs, snowmen, and cloud families!

Read magical weather-related folklore stories from around the planet, too. Casper the cloud has learnt much on his travels and will be a great guide for young readers, inspiring them to develop an appreciation of the magic of weather.

Beautifully detailed illustrations take pride of place in this magical book that mixes natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a book to be pored over time and again. There's never been a better time to introduce your child to the beauty of the natural world. Following on from The Secret Life of Trees, The Secret Life of Bees, The Secret Life of Birds, The Secret Life of Oceans, and The Secret Life ofBugs, Clouds is the next book in the series.

Review Quotes

"...thoroughly 'kid friendly' in organization and presentation, and an enduringly welcome, unreservedly recommended pick[.]"

--The Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Moira Butterfield is an internationally-published children's book author. Her work includes picture books, board books, fiction, and highly-commended non-fiction books that seek to spark a child's imagination about our world. She studied literature and has lived in and traveled to many places across the world. She currently lives in Bath, UK, with her family, where she loves to cycle, sew, and sing.

Vivian Mineker is a Taiwanese American from Taipei and Portland, currently working out of Ljubljana, Slovenia. Her interest in art began at a young age, using drawing to express herself and her inner imaginary world. She uses watercolor, colored pencil, and digital processes to create a blend of traditional texture with a modern look and feel.